Slog - Comments on Dept. of It's About Time

Comment by michael strangeways

michael strangeways — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:03:38 -0800

what the fuck is the allure of 13 Coins? Outrageously priced diner food served in a retro 70's hotel restaurant, but not meant ironically.

Comment by Mr. Poe

Mr. Poe — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:06:28 -0800

I think Crave sucks. I just wanted to say that.

Comment by kevin jones

kevin jones — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:07:30 -0800

YES!!! at at Memos for the first time 2 nights ago, and it is amazing!! proper Southern California Mexican Take-out, in the vien of Albertos (Abiertos, Robertos).

Beans made with LARD (Check)
Fresh tortillas (Check)
Open 24-7 (Check)

Thank you Mr. Garcia!!

Comment by Gomez

Gomez — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:20:59 -0800

I'll have to give Memo's a shot then.

Comment by Lythea

Lythea — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:36:22 -0800

Oh my...Memos is right across the street from me. I thought it looked fairly promising, now I'm downright excited. Especially about the 24 hours part, I can't believe I didn't notice that before.

Comment by bronkitis

bronkitis — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:43:23 -0800

This morning I went in for an egg and potato burrito and the guy at the counter said every night shift has been crazy - and that it was hard for those speaking english as a second language to understand drunks. So, drunken patrons, enunciate as best you can. These guys have your best interests at heart.

This place and Guanaco's have made all my dreams come true for the U-D.

Comment by boxofbirds

boxofbirds — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:54:37 -0800

We need more 24 hour or at least late night food places desperately!

Comment by Cale

Cale — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:58:55 -0800

Mexican food is delicious and all, but it's about the last cuisine type I think of at 3 AM.

Still, SO glad to see a 24 hour after the death of IHOP.

Comment by Dougsf

Dougsf — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:14:59 -0800

24 Mexican food on the ave? Jesus, why the fuck didn't I think of that. Memo's has the potential to make a killing.

13 Coins does suck. I never understood the appeal of the place.

Comment by catalina vel-duray

catalina vel-duray — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:22:20 -0800

The only appeal of the 13 coins WAS the decor!

I once worked for this very sleazy bullshitter, who would have these awful luncheon "meetings" at the 13 coins. There, and that other place that used to be on Westlake (the Joker?)

Anyway, we'd be sitting in those dorky 70's "executive-style" booths, and I'd be stuffing myself with celery and olives from the relish tray both to keep from laughing at that clown, and because the food was so expensive (he never picked up the tab, so I'd get a cheese sandwich or something like that)

I'm happy to let that particular piece of history go. But if you were talking about the Gold Coin lounge in the old Kennedy Hotel. That would be another matter.

Comment by Will in Seattle

Will in Seattle — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:36:20 -0800

Sweet news about the place on the Ave.

I liked the old 13 Coins - now I'll have someplace to go after the horrible redesign there.

Comment by Original Kyle [TCBITR]

Original Kyle [TCBITR] — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:20:38 -0800

FANF*CKINGTASTIC!

I miss Pepe's On University Way!
Lots of food, very little money.

Comment by Joh

Joh — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:19:20 -0800

MY God, Memos is a block from my house, and I can't stop eating there. IT's cheaper and easier than buying groceries and cooking.

Their horchata is fan fucking tastic too. Rice milk with just enough cinnamon to leave a mark. Damn it, im gonna have to go there now....